Posts by Clay Martin

A car crash is terrifying on its own. But after that first impact, when you realize that you and everyone else are safe, you may breathe a sigh of relief—but that relief may be short-lived. Post-collision vehicle fires can turn an already stressful situation into a life-altering catastrophe that leaves victims with permanent injuries, scars,…

If your head suffers a blow in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or any other accident, you should always seek immediate medical care. Often, the symptoms of a concussion or other head trauma are not immediate. The earlier doctors make a diagnosis of a concussion, the better the victim’s medical outcome is likely…

Thousands of car accidents take place in Alabama every year as a result of motorists driving under the influence. While the actual intoxicated driver responsible for a car accident is typically the target of legal proceedings and personal injury claims, certain cases may also involve third-party responsibility under Alabama’s long-standing dram shop liability laws. When…

All 50 states plus the District of Columbia have enacted seatbelt laws. These laws impact car accident claims in a variety of ways, especially when they interact with other laws such as the state’s comparative fault law. Alabama’s seatbelt law matters, but it is less relevant than seatbelt laws in most other states. An Alabama…